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Homemade French bread pizza sliced on a white kitchen table with melted cheese and toppings, photographed from above

Easy Bread Pizza Recipe

Quick and easy French bread pizza with crispy crust, gooey cheese, and customizable toppings, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Toasting: 3 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $8–10

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet
  • 1 Serrated knife
  • 1 Pastry brush
  • - Measuring cups
  • 1 Cheese grater
  • 1 Oven mitts
  • 1 Pizza Cutter

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup Pizza or marinara sauce
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Butter melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
  • 0.5 cup Bell peppers sliced
  • 0.25 cup Red onion sliced
  • 0.5 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Slice the French bread lengthwise.
  • Brush the bread with olive oil and melted butter.
  • Toast the bread in the oven for 3–4 minutes.
  • Spread the pizza or marinara sauce over the toasted bread.
  • Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and your preferred toppings.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

Feel free to change up the toppings with what you have on hand for a quick and delicious meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2.5mg